Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Indiana
Ranked #14 of 32 · IN
1.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,600 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $53,550
Employment 450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,330P25 $48,960 Median $53,550P75 $57,910P90 $60,910
About 80% of forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Indiana earn between $39,330 and $60,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Indiana is $52,600, about 1.8% above the U.S. average ($51,680). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,740 | $52,060 | 120 |
| Columbus, IN | $52,060 | $52,110 | 140 |
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